The Queen congratulates Wiggins after Tour de France win
The Queen has sent a letter of congratulation to Bradley Wiggins after he became the first Briton to win the Tour de France.
In the message to the London rider, sent yesterday, Her Majesty wrote:
– The QueenI send you my warmest congratulations on becoming the first British cyclist ever to win the Tour de France.
Your historic achievement of claiming overall victory in this prestigious event is a great testament to the efforts of you and your teammates.
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